Notice2026-06215
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
March 31, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense DepartmentArmy Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Military Academy (USMA) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 15977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06215]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
[Docket ID: USA-2026-HQ-0232]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Department of the Army, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
United States Military Academy (USMA) announces a proposed public
information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions
thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the information collection on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by June 1,
2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of War, Office of the Director of Administration
and Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency Directorate,
Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16,
Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments, please write to the Army Records
Management Directorate (ARMD), 9301 Chapek Road, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-
5605, ATTN: Mr. Douglas Fravel, or call 571-515-0220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: United States Military
Academy Candidate Admission Procedures; OMB Control Number 0702-0060.
Needs and Uses: The United States Military Academy (USMA) is
collecting this information to guide qualified candidates through its
admissions process and to select the annual incoming class of cadets.
This collection is required to determine which candidates will be
admitted and is authorized by Title 10, United States Code, Section
4346, which outlines admission requirements, and Army Regulation 210-
26.
The information is used by the USMA Department of Admissions to
holistically evaluate candidates in a multi-phase process. In the Pre-
Candidate phase, an initial Candidate Questionnaire is used to
determine if an applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Competitive
applicants move to the Candidate phase, where they complete a Candidate
Kit, providing comprehensive data including academic records,
evaluations, and essays. Finally, accepted candidates submit additional
information to facilitate their transition into the Corps of Cadets,
covering everything from medical forms to uniform measurements.
The respondents are prospective students applying for admission to
West Point. Without this information collection, the USMA Admissions
Committee would be unable to effectively evaluate candidates'
qualifications, character, and leadership potential, thus hindering its
ability to select the most qualified individuals to become commissioned
leaders of character.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Pre-Candidate Procedures
Annual Burden Hours: 10,000.
Number of Respondents: 75,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 75,000.
Average Burden per Response: 8 minutes.
Candidate Application Procedures (Submitted by Applicant)
Annual Burden Hours: 8,783.
Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 5,000.
Average Burden per Response: 105.4 minutes.
Candidate Application Procedures (Submitted by Others)
Annual Burden Hours: 4,200.
Number of Respondents: 25,200.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 25,200.
Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
Accepted Candidate Procedures
Annual Burden Hours: 2,208.
Number of Respondents: 1,250.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 1,250.
Average Burden per Response: 106 minutes.
Total
Annual Burden Hours: 25,192.
Number of Respondents: 106,450.
Annual Responses: 106,450.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: March 27, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-06215 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am]
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